EN Standards for Arc Flash Protection

EN standards for Arc Flash protection

Purchasing products which conform to EN Standards guarantees your team stays safe.

WHY STANDARDS MATTER

The proof behind the protection

The standards your business needs will depend on the work your team does. If there’s an Arc Flash risk, it’s important to choose clothing that meets EN 61482. This is the international standard for Arc Flash and flash fire protection.

Every ProGARM Arc Flash garment is tested to both the Open Arc and Box Test methods. That means the protection is measured, verified, and built into every range.

Garments certified to EN ISO 11612 help protect against heat and flame. This includes hazards such as radiant heat, convective heat, and small splashes of molten metal. They’re designed for these risks, but they’re not intended for long periods of exposure to very high temperatures.

You’ll find the standards each ProGARM Arc Flash garment meets on our website and in our brochure. The information is always on hand, so you can choose the right protection for your team with confidence, whatever sector you work in.

SUPPORTING STANDARDS

Other certifications across the ProGARM range

In addition to Arc Flash certification, ProGARM products are tested against the following European and international standards. Each standard is shown on the relevant garment label.

Electrostatic Protection

EN 1149-5 is the European Standard for garments that protect against electrostatic discharge in areas where there is a risk of explosion (ATEX Environments) such as petrochemical refineries and fuel distribution companies.

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Chemical Protection

Garments manufactured in accordance with this EN Standard are suitable for use in environments where there may be a risk of chemical splashes (Type 6) but where a total chemical barrier is not required.

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Knee Protection

This EN Standard relates to trousers and coveralls which offer kneepad pockets to protect the wearer when kneeling.

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Weather Protection

This EN Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for materials and the seams of protective clothing that has been designed to give protection against cold weather and environments.

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Weather Protection

This EN Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for materials and the seams of protective clothing that has been designed to give protection against rain, snow, mist and ground moisture.

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Arc Flash Protection

Specifies requirements and test methods applicable to materials and garments for protective clothing worn by electrical workers to protect them against the thermal hazards.

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Flame & Heat Protection

ProGARM products are certified in accordance with this EN Standard to protect workers in welding processes by subjecting fabrics to a series of tests.

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Flame & Heat Protection

The requirements apply to clothing intended for a wide range of application which offer limited flame spread and provide protection against various hazards including Radiant Heat, Convective Heat and splatters of Molten Metal.

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Flame & Heat Protection

Clothing manufactured to this standard is made from flame retardant materials so that if the material comes into contact with a flame, it will only continue to burn for a limited amount of time. After removal from the flame, the material will stop burning.

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High Visibility Clothing

The international standard that specifies the requirements for hi vis clothing ensuring the wearer is more noticeable in hazardous situations during the day, as well as at night.

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High Visibility Clothing

The high visibility standard that applies to the rail industry in the UK and ensures rail workers on or near the trackside are sufficiently visible to trains or other traffic approaching at speed.

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THE TEST METHODS

How Arc Flash garments are tested

IEC 61482-1-2

The Box Test

Replicates real-life arc fault conditions in a confined space. Classifies garments as APC 1 or APC 2.

CLASSIFIES APC 1 / APC 2
RATES Pass / fail at energy thresholds
See Arc Risk Categories
IEC 61482-1-1

The Open Arc Test

Measures performance under an open electrical arc. Provides quantitative cal/cm² ratings.

CLASSIFIES ARC 1 to ARC 4
RATES ELIM / ATPV / EBT (cal/cm²)
See Arc Risk Categories

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